Wednesday, 14 December 2011

Definition of a Muslim is to bow down to the will of Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD), to submit to Him and to Him alone.

I Seek refuge in Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD), from the
Shaitan.

Allah Subhanahu
WA Ta’aala (GOD)’s name I begin, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.

All praise be to
Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD), Lord of the worlds,

Who has disposed
all matters through His arrangements thereof?

Who has fairly
composed His creation and given it excellent form, good structure and
proportion.

And may blessings
and salutation be invoked upon Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu alayhi
wasallam), the bondsman of Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD),

May Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) make us all from those
whose deeds are done in accordance with the Sunnah, deeds that are done
sincerely for the sake of Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD)?

"Whoever
seeks a path in search of knowledge, Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) would
make easy for him.

Everyone who seeks Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) with his
whole heart and with a sincere attitude will find Him.

In brief, it may be justifiably claimed that the Islamic
theory of knowledge was responsible for blossoming of a culture of free inquiry
and rational scientific thinking that also encompassed the spheres of both
theory and practice.

This picture depicts an aspect of modern technology.

Modern technology would not have advanced the way it has had
it not been for Islamic culture.

"Whoever seeks a path in search of knowledge, Allah
Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) would make easy for him a path leading to Jannah
(paradise)." (Abu Dawud)

Acquiring knowledge of Allah is the most important
obligation on every Muslim because Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) ordered
seeking knowledge

(I.e.: the knowledge of Himself) prior to declaration of the
Shahadah.

He said: And know that there is no deity worthy of worship
but Allah then seeks forgiveness for your sins... [Al-Quran 47: 19]

Allah Subhanahu WA
Ta’aala (GOD) raises the level of those who believe and those who are endowed
with knowledge. [Al-Quran 58:11]

To emphasize seeking knowledge before doing any action, Imam
Al-Bukhari used the above verse as a basis for a chapter in his all famous
Sahih.

He entitles that chapter: "Knowledge before speech and
action". Book of Knowledge: [Sahih Bukhari Vol: 1 Ch 11]

According to the Qur'an, the first teaching class for Adam
A.S. started soon after his creation and Adam A.S. was taught 'all the Names'.

Allah Subhanahu WA
Ta’aala (GOD) is the first teacher and the absolute guide of humanity.

This knowledge was not imparted to even the Angels

He forbade that knowledge be concealed, as it is an
obligation for each person to seek it.

The Messenger of Islam, Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu
alayhi wasallam) said: "Whoever conceals knowledge would be muzzled on the
Day of Resurrection with a muzzle of Fire."

Sound approach to acquiring knowledge is a must.

As any scientist knows, the best way to learn science is to
do science.

This is the only way to get to the real business of asking
questions, conducting investigations, collecting data, and looking for answers.

One who acts without knowledge is like one who travels off
the path; and the one who acts without knowledge corrupts more than he
rectifies.

So seek knowledge in a way that does not harm your worship,
and seek to worship [Allah] in a way that does not harm [your seeking of]
knowledge.

For verily, there were people, who sought to worship [Allah]
but abandoned knowledge until they attacked the“One who loves for the sake of Allah– with their swords.

But if they had sought knowledge, it would not have directed
them to do what they did.-Al-Hasan Al-Basri – Allah have mercy on him.

His desire for knowledge should not let him get carried away
collecting information randomly.

This may afford him some measure of “culture”, but it does
not lead to any real knowledge.

You want to make sure that you have a structured approach to
seeking knowledge that brings benefit, result and moves you forward.

The Prophet Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu alayhi
wasallam) once said that Muslims should "seek knowledge, from the cradle
to the grave." Education is a life-long endeavor,

“One who loves for the sake of Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala
(GOD) alone and hates for the sake of Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) alone; and
whatever he gives for the sake of Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) alone; and
whatever he withholds, withhold for the sake of Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala
(GOD) alone, indeed, he perfects his Iman.” (Abu Dawood).

Have we made our likes and dislikes totally subordinate to
the wishes of Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD)?

If we love anyone is it really for the sake of Allah
Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD). ?

If we dislike anyone,
is that too for the sake of Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD). ?

Do we give and
withhold only for the sake of Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD). ?

Are we spending on
ourselves and giving wealth to other people, or withholding the same because
that is what Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD).Wants?

Is our motive nothing but to gain the pleasure of Allah
Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD)?

If we find such a state of faith and submission within
ourselves, we should thank Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD). That He has
bestowed upon us the blessing of Iman in its fullness.

And if we feel any
deficiency, we must give up every other concern and worry and concentrate
wholly on remedying this deficiency.

For on its removal depends our well being in this world as
well as success in the Hereafter.

Do not use this criterion to test or judge others and
determine whether they are Muslims or hypocrites of Kafirs; use it only to
judge ourselves and if we detect any deficiency, try to remove it before we meet
Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD).

Islam has several unique features which can be confirmed
through deeper study:

Islam is the only religion whose sources have remained free
of human alteration and interference.

Its divinely revealed scripture is in harmony with
established facts of science, clearly bearing the signature of the Creator of
this universe.

Islam provides answers to the essential fundamental
questions which occur to the mind of every intelligent person, those related to
the purpose of creation and life, and concerning a further existence after
death.

Islam is the only religion which insists upon worship of the
Creator alone and completely rejects the worship of any aspect of creation.

So along with actually practicing the character a Muslim
should have, he/she is also teaching it to others, but on a general plane,
regardless of the person's religious preference

We Muslims will be very happy in the eternal world to
come.

We will not only enjoy all the blessings of Paradise but above all reap Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala
(GOD). ’s supreme reward and that is to be able to see Allah Subhanahu WA
Ta’aala (GOD). , our Creator and Sustainer:

“The believers, men
and women, are protectors one of another: they enjoin what is just and forbid
what is evil: